At the very least 8 individuals were eliminated on Friday when a concrete roofing system over the entry of a train terminal in the north Serbian city of Novi Sad broke down, the indoor preacher claimed.
“Eight bodies have been recovered, eight people have died… two people are in hospital, one of whom is in critical condition,” Interior Minister Ivica Dacic claimed.
More individuals were entraped under the debris, and Dacic claimed the rescue procedure would certainly last for a number of much more hours.
“Over 80 rescuers are involved, with the assistance of heavy machinery,” he claimed.
Station just recently restored
It was not right away clear what triggered the partial collapse, yet the Novi Sad Railway Station had actually just resumed in July after 3 years of restoration job.
Construction job was still continuous partially of the terminal.
Surveillance video revealed individuals getting in and leaving the structure and resting on benches on a warm day prior to the concrete framework instantly broke down.
Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic explained it as “a black Friday for us, for all of Serbia.”
“We will insist on finding those responsible, those who should have ensured the structure’s safety. My condolences to the families of the deceased,” he claimed.
lo/msh (AFP, AP, Reuters)